Scientists have taken X-rays of a human being in space for the first time. The Fram2 mission successfully tested a small, portable X-ray machine. This technology is important for long space missions and remote health care on Earth.
vaThe scholars have performed a new miracle. For the first time, he has taken X-rays of a person and equipment in space. This is a breakthrough that will greatly help in preparation for long-term human missions to the Moon and beyond. The test of this small and portable X-ray technology has been completely successful. This new discovery has been published in the science journal named ‘Radiology’. This technology will not only take care of the health of astronauts in space, but can also change the methods of treatment in remote villages on Earth.
First X-ray test in space
Till now, to check the health of astronauts in space, one had to rely mainly on ultrasound. But ultrasound has its limitations, because its sound wave needs a medium to pass through. At the same time, X-ray can work even in a vacuum i.e. a place without air and is more effective in detecting serious injuries. Earlier X-ray machines were very large and required a lot of electricity. Besides, there was a fear of their getting damaged due to strong shocks during launch. But with the advancement in technology, small and handheld X-ray machines have now been made.
Important test conducted in Fram2 mission
This amazing technology was tested in Fram2, a private space mission launched on March 31, 2025. This mission was completed in SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft. This test was done by a team of four people, who were not medical experts. He was given only four hours of training before the launch. Next, he took X-rays of his arms, abdomen, waist and chest while in orbit. These pictures were examined by three different medical experts on Earth. Although the quality of X-rays taken on Earth was better, images taken in space were also good enough to detect injuries such as bone fractures.
Big help for moon mission
In the future, when humans go on long missions to the Moon and Mars, it will be difficult to get immediate medical help from Earth. In such a situation, self-testing equipment will become very important for astronauts. This X-ray technology will not only be useful for humans, but will also be useful in detecting malfunctions of machines in space. It can also be used to test space suits, electronic devices and satellites. In future, the surface can also be studied by using it in rovers running on the moon.
hope for the earth too
Researchers hope that this small X-ray machine tested in space can also revolutionize the healthcare sector on Earth. This machine will help in early detection of the disease in villages and disaster affected areas, away from big hospitals. These devices can also run on solar power and do not require much training to operate them. Researchers believe that this can bring a big change in the field of global public health.